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Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

It was a preview ride-along, not a full test or comparison, so it really didn't mean more than furthering speculation. You also seemed to neglect their comments on some of your continually expressed concerns and the context of the comments you quoted. This context is important because it presents striking contrast with your own conclusions drawn from other statements in the very same article. For example:

"A portion of Ford’s proving ground has adjoining strips of pavement that replicate different surfaces, from smooth asphalt to very bumpy roads, the latter achieved by bolting strips of steel to the pavement. On some surfaces, the difference in the two suspension settings was barely perceptible, while on others, it felt like the tires were attached directly to your spine."

Quoting without context the way you did seems to give the impression the ride is extremely rough on all terrains while the article clearly states the opposite.

"Of course, the Shelby’s extra 215 pounds over the Boss Laguna Seca also increase front downforce. On dips, you feel that extra weight, but what are you going to do?"

Again, context.

Some comments I'm surprised you missed based on your previous posts -

"The suspension does a remarkable job of keeping the tires planted coming off elevation changes, and there is no perceptible body roll. Stability control can be turned off entirely, of course, but it’s so good in sport mode that you have to wonder if you need to."

"Surprisingly, though, Martindale says that, properly heated by a good burnout, the stock Goodyears nearly match the slicks’ launch traction."

Very well put.